The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is introducing changes to Universal Credit health-related benefits, set to take effect from 6 April 2026. Under the new rules, claimants whose conditions are not considered lifelong …
Starting next week, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will begin implementing a crucial rule change affecting the first wave of state pensioners. The state pension age (SPA)—the age at which individuals can claim …
NS&I savers caught in a major compensation scandal could be hit with unexpected tax bills after nearly £500 million in missing payments to bereaved families came to light. An ongoing administrative failure prevented families …
The Labour Party government has officially announced the UK’s bank holidays for 2026, with a notable addition for Scotland. While the rest of the UK will follow the usual schedule, Scotland is set to enjoy an extra bank …
From April 1, 2026, the annual cost of a standard colour TV licence in the UK will increase to £180, up £5.50 from the current £174.50. Similarly, the price of a black-and-white TV licence, still used by a few thousand …
Recent changes to UK passport regulations are causing significant travel disruptions for British dual nationals, with at least three teenagers currently stranded in different parts of the world. One 16-year-old girl was …
Brownhills has been selected as one of 40 new neighbourhoods to benefit from the government’s Pride in Place programme, receiving up to £20 million to support community-led regeneration. Announced by the Ministry of Housing, …
Starting this April, the Government is rolling out a new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) aimed at supporting low-income households facing financial difficulties. This initiative will provide emergency payments directly to …
The Government has announced significant changes to motoring tax rules that will impact owners of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids. Under the new system, some EV owners can expect to pay an average of £455 …
The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign is intensifying its battle with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over denied compensation payments of £2,950. Campaigners are preparing a formal legal …
Starting April 8, 2024, UK passport fees will increase, marking a significant change for millions of travellers. For the first time, the cost of a standard adult passport applied for online within the UK will exceed £100, …
Petrol drivers are set to face a significant increase in fuel duty, with charges potentially reaching 58p per litre. Campaigners warn that this change could cost motorists nearly £40,000 over a lifetime, hitting the poorest …
The UK government has pledged to closely examine “every penny” added to household energy bills, Energy Minister Michael Shanks assured MPs during a committee session on Tuesday. This announcement comes as energy suppliers …
The number of people claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) has surged to a record four million, doubling over the past seven years. According to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) data, 3.93 million individuals …
More than 3,000 crimes involving child sexual abuse images were recorded in the West Midlands alone, highlighting a critical failure by tech firms to protect children from harmful content. According to the National Society …